Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- The End of the Abbey
- Stonegate
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Crest of York St John College
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Abbot's House
- First World War Memorial
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Garrison
- The Norman Minster
- King Edward I and York
- King Richard II and York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Red Tower